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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Blackthorne and his men determine which of them will be executed?
(a) drawing straws.
(b) selecting the oldest.
(c) arm wrestling.
(d) selecting the youngest.

2. What is Blackthorne's duty after Toranaga leaves?
(a) to learn Japanese history.
(b) to learn sword fighting.
(c) to learn Japanese.
(d) to learn Portuguese.

3. Why is it dangerous for Toranaga, disguised as Kiri, to reach for the scroll Ishido brings?
(a) his hand will give him away.
(b) his voice will give him away.
(c) the palanquin might tip over.
(d) women must not take anything from a man.

4. After a few skirmishes, where does Blackthorne end up?
(a) with Yabu.
(b) with the shōgun.
(c) on board the Erasmus.
(d) facing the emperor.

5. When does Fujiko sleep?
(a) only short cat naps.
(b) only when Blackthorne goes out.
(c) only during the day.
(d) only when Blackthorne sleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rodrigues go aboard the Erasmus?

2. During the digging, what do the villagers express concern about?

3. How is it planned to get Toranaga to his own territory and palace?

4. What has Omi done in preparation for the arrival of Toranaga and Yabu?

5. What concerns Blackthorne after the earthquake?

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